The number of Indian students moving abroad for higher education has declined sharply over the past two years, with the latest data showing a significant drop from the 2023 peak.
Ministry of Home Affairs, the number of Indians who declared “study/education” as their purpose of travel stood at 8,94,758 in 2023, according to data shared by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI).
These include upgrading infrastructure in publicly funded educational institutions, accrediting new institutions and courses that meet prescribed criteria, promoting research and innovation, and expanding digital initiatives to improve accessibility. An integral part of the initiative is the Study in India (SII) portal, which serves as a single platform for admission and visa applications for international students and provides access to India’s higher education ecosystem. IIT Madras opened its Zanzibar campus in 2023. So far, 35 students have graduated with MTech degrees in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Ocean Structures, while more than 100 students are enrolled in various BS programmes in Data Science and Chemical Process Engineering. ‘Study In India’ Scheme To Attract International Students To attract international students, the Ministry of Education launched the ‘Study in India’ scheme in 2018 to promote India as a global study destination offering quality education at affordable costs.
